526 Toms Gully Road
Black Mountain, NSW 2365

This property, known as 'Fern Hill', offers a significant opportunity to acquire a large and highly functional grazing enterprise located in the sought-after Black Mountain district of New South Wales. Spanning approximately 1,003.15 hectares (2,478 acres), it provides a rare scale within a region recognized for its high-performance grazing capabilities.

Positioned strategically just 10 kilometers from Guyra and 31 kilometers from Armidale, the property benefits from convenient access approximately 10 kilometers off the New England Highway and the Black Mountain Road house. This location combines operational efficiency with excellent regional connectivity, making it an ideal asset for agricultural pursuits.

Maintained within the same family for generations, 'Fern Hill' has been managed with a focus on regenerative agricultural principles, emphasizing rotational and time-controlled grazing. The land is subdivided into smaller paddocks averaging around 10 hectares each, which supports optimal pasture utilization and rest cycles. The fencing infrastructure is well maintained, with ongoing improvements ensuring a high standard across the entire holding.

The Black Mountain region is known for its reliable temperate climate and high rainfall, which supports consistent pasture production and strong livestock carrying capacity. Importantly, 'Fern Hill' presents clear potential for further enhancement. There is a genuine opportunity to implement more intensive management practices to increase overall carrying capacity, thereby improving grazing performance and boosting livestock production levels.

The property includes comprehensive structural improvements tailored to a mixed grazing operation. These feature a four-bedroom brick residence with a dedicated office, surrounded by established gardens, mature trees, and a productive orchard and vegetable garden. Operational infrastructure includes extensive shedding, such as a modern enclosed shed, a three-stand electric woolshed with adjoining sheep yards, steel cattle yards, and additional storage for hay and machinery.

Water security is a notable strength of the property, with multiple dams distributed across the land. Two primary storage dams are equipped to supply a reticulated water system that services a network of troughs throughout the farm. Additionally, Toms Creek runs through the property from north to south, further enhancing water availability.

Overall, 'Fern Hill' represents a well-maintained grazing asset of substantial scale, supported by a proven management history. It offers clear scope for further development within a highly regarded livestock region, making it an attractive proposition for those seeking to expand or establish a significant grazing enterprise.

Note: The adjoining property, 'Rose Valley', comprising 853 acres, is also currently listed for sale.